10-Day Tour from Lima: Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and Colca Canyon

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10 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore all the highlights of Peru on a 10-day tour. Visit Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the salt terraces of Maras and the circular terraces of Moray. Step back in time in the town of Ollantaytambo before boarding the train to Machu Picchu. Discover the impressive complex and then travel to the highest navigable lake in the world. Visit the Uros Floating Islands, made of Tortora Reed and Taquile Island. At last, see the most amazing places of the Colca Canyon and spot several condors flying around.

What's Included

All transfers and transportation
Executive tourist coach from Puno To Colca
Round trip expedition train to Machu Picchu
Professional English-speaking tour guide
All excursions and tours
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Speedy deluxe motor boat trip to Uros and Taquile islands
Breakfast (Optional[8])
Breakfast
Executive tourist coach from Cusco To Puno
9 nights accommodation in carefully selected hotels
Round trip bus Aguas Calientes €- Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
Professional driver
Gratuities
International flights
Domestic flights
Optional Huayna Picchu hike: $15USD (per person)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 10 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Lima - Peru

    1 stop
  • 1
    Lima

    You will be greeted at the Lima Airport and taken to your hotel to spend the day at your leisure. Overnight in Lima.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Lima to Cusco

    1 stop
  • 2
    Cusco

    Head to the Lima Airport for your 1-hour flight to Cusco. You’ll be transferred to your Cusco hotel and can spend the day at your leisure exploring the streets and shops in the city. Overnight in Cusco.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Cusco Walking Tour

    3 stops
  • 3
    Cusco Cathedral

    Meet your guide and enjoy a walking Cusco city tour visiting the Cathedral located in the main square, Plaza de Armas. You will see the paintings and other works inside.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Qorikancha

    You will visit the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha)

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    You will visit the different sections of this old market such us fruit section, artisan section, and more. Learn about the local variety of products and ingredients. Then, head back to your hotel. Overnight in Cusco.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo and Train to Aguas Calientes

    3 stops
  • 6
    Moray

    Visit Maras and see its traditional streets. Admire the culture and people wearing traditional clothing. Then, see the circular terraces of Moray and enjoy a delicious lunch in a local house.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Salinas de Maras

    After Moray, we will head to the Salt Terraces of Maras and learn about an ancient pre-Incan method of producing salt. After that, you will visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

    You will visit the impressive Ollantaytambo ruins, temples and terraces.You will even enter an original house to observe the building and see how people used to live. After your Sacred Valley tour, you'll be taken to the Ollantaytambo train station to take the 1.5-hour train journey to Aguas Calientes.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Machu Picchu and Train to Cusco

    1 stop
  • 9
    Machu Picchu

    Visit the magnificent site of Machu Picchu and enjoy a 2-hour tour visiting the truly exceptional Temples of the Sun and the Condor. See the aqueducts and houses, and learn about the Incan Sacred Terraces. You then have time to explore the site on your own. You can do the trek to the Sun Gate for an impressive view overlooking Machu Picchu and Wayna Picchu or a visit to the Incan Bridge. In the afternoon, you will return to Aguas Calientes to take the train to Cusco. There, you will be transferred to your hotel.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Cusco to Puno (Lake Titicaca) by Tourist Coach

    3 stops
  • 10

    Head to the bus station for your 9-hour scenic coach journey to Lake Titicaca. Make a stop at Andahuaylillas Church, known as the Andean Sistine Chapel.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi

    Afterward, you will make a stop at the town of Racchi to visit the Incan temple of Wiracocha and discover this construction with adobe brick walls of 11 meters high. Then, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch of traditional Peruvian dishes at Sicuani. You will then reach the midway point between Cusco and Puno which is also the highest point of the journey, La Raya standing 14,100 feet (4,300 meters). Continue to Pukara.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 12

    Visit Pukara, famous for its ceramic production and its most famous figurines, the two bulls. At 5pm, you will reach Puno, which lies on the banks of Lake Titicaca. A representative will be waiting for you at the bus station to transfer you to your hotel.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Islands

    2 stops
  • 13
    Uros Floating Islands

    Today, we will meet you at your hotel and taken to the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca. During the morning, you will visit the unique Uros Floating Islands, which have been built of only totora reeds. You will be astonished to see how the locals use the totora reeds to build many objects essential in their daily lives. As part of your visit you will explore the lake with a trip around the islands by totora reed canoe. After the totara reed canoe ride, you will continue on to Taquile Island via motor fast boat. You will have time to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery of Lake Titicaca for one hour

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 14

    Once you have arrived to the island, you will walk around the area and appreciate the beautiful landscapes. After your visit to Taquile Island you will enjoy a locally prepared lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will cross the lake via boat and we will transfer you back to your hotel.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Lake Titicaca to Yanque (Colca Canyon)

    2 stops
  • 15

    Take a six-hour journey to the town of Chivay while enjoying incredible landscapes marked by lakes, lagoons, trout farms and Andean flamingos. The soaring altitude of 4850m (12,000ft), which will be reached, will give you an amazing view of the highlands.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 16

    After Chivay, we will arrive to Yanque. You can go around this beautiful village.

    19 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Colca Canyon Tour and Arequipa

    1 stop
  • 17

    Enjoy a tour of Colca Canyon and make a few stops in small Andean villages where time seems to have stood still. Travel along the canyon to get to ‘Mirador Cruz del Condor’, from where you can look into the depths of the Colca Canyon. This viewing point is 1200m deep. Spot a few condors flying and take a short hike along the canyon. Then, enjoy a locally prepared lunch and head to your hotel in Arequipa. The journey back to Arequipa will take approximately 4 hours through stunning scenery of lakes, glaciers and volcanoes.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 10

    Arequipa and Flight to Lima and International Flight

    1 stop
  • 18
    Lima

    Today we will take you to the Arequipa Airport for your domestic flight to Lima. You arrive in Lima in time for your connecting international flight.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Supplied by Cultural Immersion Travel Peru E.I.R.L.

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 44 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 14 and 44 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 14 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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